Tips for Successful Mother’s Day Shopping

It’s almost Mother’s Day! Whether you are ordering flowers, shopping for custom jewelry, or arranging for a special spa day appointments for the wonderful women in their life, be a smart consumer. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) sees lots of scams that focus on holiday shopping, and is warning consumers to proceed with caution before [...]

11 Useful Gifts for College Grads

Once the euphoria of being done with class has subsided, new grads must face what adults have been warning them about for twenty-plus years: the real world. Poised on the cusp of opportunity, young professionals may be considered “the lucky ones” by the older crowd, but grappling with unemployment and severe debt is no walk [...]

5 Fun and Frugal Valentine’s Day Gifts for Pets

Dog and cat owners receive the rarest form of affection — unconditional love that is more worthy of Cupid’s arrow than any well-matched couple. No wonder pet lovers go hog wild over gifts for their four-legged friends during the holidays — and Valentine’s Day is no exception. In 2011, the National Retail Federation expected consumers [...]

New Rules for Gift Cards

New Federal Reserve rules provide important protections when you purchase or use gift cards. Here are some key changes that apply to gift cards sold on or after August 22, 2010: Who is covered by the new rules? Store gift cards, which can be used only at a particular store or group of stores, such [...]

Gifts and Gadgets for Foodies

Holidays are all about family gatherings, laughter and fun; they are time around the table with an abundance of food and a gathering of loved ones. However, before these joyous moments take place, hours are spent in the kitchen preparing favorite recipes and delicious holiday cookies. Dirty dishes pile over, spills and splatters decorate stove [...]

Great Gifts for Gardeners

If you’ve got a gardener on your holiday gift list, you’re in luck! Gardeners are down-to-earth (pun intended), and easy to shop for because they love anything that helps them enhance their landscape. I asked some avid gardeners about gifts on their wish list this year, and here is just a sample of great gift [...]

Mucklow’s invites kids to Mothers’ Day workshop

Just in time for Mother’s Day, children are invited to Mucklow’s to make a bracelet or a pendant for Mom out of sterling silver (staff are on hand to assist in the crafting).  There will also be games, musice and a craft table for making handmade Mother’s Day cards.  This event benefits the Promise Place. [...]

The Best Gift

On my recent birthday, my son taught me a little something about giving.

2009 Gadget Gift Guide

Gift ideas for travelers, gadget-lovers, readers, road warriors, phone fanatics, home office workers, proud parents, college students, grandparents, moms, dads, AND yourself. That’s pretty much everyone, isn’t it?

Winter bloomers make wonderful holiday gifts

“Go green” with the gift of winter blooming plants this year. There are many beautiful indoor varieties that will continue to give joy long after the festivities are over.

Give the gift of yourself this Christmas

Volunteer. Decorate. Cook. Gather family and friends. Watch the smiles, hear the laughter, and feel the love that runs from heart to heart.

Fayette women share holiday tips, traditions

What’s a good hostess gift? How can my house look festive without spending a lot of money? Plus favorite holiday dishes, traditions and “stand by” gifts.